BARTON G THE RESTAURANT
1427 WEST AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139 · (305)672-8881
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The operator paid for the renewal during the inspection.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed by the side door by the kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several broken tiles in the kitchen.
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at the back door.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed insulation exposed on the reach in door at the cookline.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of chicken on the walk-in freezer floor.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at the side entrance.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 dented cans of pears 6 pounds 10 ounzes.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a food handler wipe down a preparation reach-in cooler with a cloth towel and then put on gloves to begin food preparation without washing his hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The operator paid for the renewal during the inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled at the bar. Observed the cutting boards soiled throughout the kitchen.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a white spray bottle with a liquid inside at the pastry area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed by the back door.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach in cooler handles cracked or missing. Observed several reach in cooler doors with the insulation exposed. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the side entrance.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed underneath equipment.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked or missing tiles throughout the kitchen.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on the ice machine. The chef moved the scoop.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the coffee station and the bar and both restrooms.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate15 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a 46 oz.can of tomato juice dented.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. Observed the cutting throughout the kitchen soiled.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above the upright freezer next to the walk-in cooler.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed at the warehouse washing area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets torn and plastic handles missing by the fryer. Observed the preparation reach in cooler door missing the inside cover with the insulation exposed in front of the ovens.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the side entrance to the staircase.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the center of the kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed under refrigerators in the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed two cases with different foods on the walk-in floor.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the scoop on the ice machine.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a plastic scoop handle touching panko in the dry storage room.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. The operator found the pans and installed them during the inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the coffee station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook come from outside and put on gloves and engaged in food preparation.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dish washer touch dirty dishes and than wiped his hands on a cloth towel and touched the clean dishes.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed a case of raw chicken over steaks on a thawing rack in the second walk-in cooler. The chef moved the steaks.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. Observed the cutting boards soiled.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed the top of the dish machine soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container with beef rub.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed exposed insulation on the inside reach in cooler door by the cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of romaine and plastic containers with sauces on the walk-in cooler floor. The chef put the items on the shelf.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar and coffee station.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed liquid eggs over milk in a reach in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a pop corn stand in front of the sink in the dessert prep room. The chef moved it.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the coffee station.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of cornmeal in the dry storage room. The chef removed it.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation cooler gaskets torn and handles cracked.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a large container of flour. The chef moved it.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a the coffee station.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the produce walk-in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the pastry area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed out side by the mop sink. The chef inverted the mops.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a large container with panko.
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